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The Metroidvania Genre Owes Credit To Much More Than Castlevania And Metroid
This article explores the origins of the Metroidvania genre, arguing that its roots extend beyond Metroid and Castlevania. It highlights early exploration platformers and RPGs like Aztec and Xanadu: Dragon Slayer 2, as well as Sega's Wonder Boy series, as crucial precursors that introduced key mechanics.
Cave Story+ review (2012)
This PC Gamer review from February 2012 praises Cave Story+ as a near-perfect indie game, highlighting its intricate level design, satisfying weapon upgrades, and engaging narrative. The "Plus" version by Nicalis is noted for its soundtrack remix and new art, though some original dialogue was altered.
Cave Story+ 2026 major update out now - Native Linux version dropped
The action-adventure platformer Cave Story+ has received a major update, "Cave Story+ Update 2026," which adds a 2-player mode, mod support, and enhanced visuals, bringing PC version in line with console ports. However, the native Linux version has been removed, requiring users to utilize Proton via Steam. Valve's Steam Deck compatibility rating will need re-evaluation for this updated version.
The indie metroidvania that started it all just got a huge update on PC, adding co-op and mod support after 22 years
Cave Story+, the revamped version of the influential 2004 indie metroidvania, has received a significant update on Steam for PC. This update adds co-op and mod support, bringing the PC version in line with the Nintendo Switch version released nine years ago. The game, created by Daisuke Amaya, is credited with shaping the modern indie game landscape and demonstrating the potential of solo development.
The absolute classic Cave Story+ has a huge free upgrade on PC
Cave Story+ has received a significant free upgrade on PC, bringing numerous improvements and new features previously seen in console releases. The update includes two-player mode, extensive modding support, widescreen, new backgrounds, and dialogue skipping. Players can access the update by opting into a beta branch on Steam.
Cave Story+ Steam Update Adds Co-Op, Visual Enhancements, and Mod Support
Cave Story+ has received a significant update on Steam, adding features previously exclusive to console versions. The update introduces two-player co-op, visual enhancements like animated dialogue portraits and dynamic lighting, widescreen support, and extensive modding capabilities.
Cave Story for PC major update now available; adds two-player mode, mod support, enhanced visuals, and more
Nicalis has released a significant update for the PC version of Cave Story, introducing a new two-player mode, mod support, and enhanced visuals. The update aims to improve the player experience with these new features.
I am going to be playing this rap album that's also a walkthrough of indie classic Cave Story on repeat
A unique walkthrough for the indie classic Cave Story has been created in the form of a 21-track rap album by an artist known as CaveStoryRap. This project, which took nearly two decades to complete with actual recording done recently, aims to guide players through the game's entirety using lyrical hip-hop.
